Gaylord Palms Orlando Hall-by-Hall Specifications (2 Spaces)
| Hall / Ballroom | Net Sq. Ft. | Clear Ceiling | Column Grid & Floor Boxes | Floor Load | Max 10×10s | Theater / Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord Palms Orlando Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space Primary flagship general-session, exhibition, and corporate buyout space at Gaylord Palms Orlando (Integrated Convention Resort & Expo Campus). | 178,500 sq. ft. Florida Exhibition Hall | 30' 0" | Pillarless / unobstructed keynote & event sightlines | 200–350 lbs/sq. ft. | ~714 booths / sponsor activations | Up to 10,000 Theater/Reception (6,000 Seated) |
| Gaylord Palms Orlando Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers Supports concurrent executive tracks, green rooms, and private sponsor hospitality. | 500,000+ sq. ft. | 30' 0" | Configurable breakout, hospitality & sponsor zones | 150–250 lbs/sq. ft. | Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos | 98+ breakout & ballroom suites (1,718 guest rooms) |
Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis
Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.
OCCC Campus Master Plan (West Building, North/South & Skybridges)
Maps all 2.05M net exhibit sq. ft., 74 meeting rooms, Valencia Ballroom, Chapin Theater, and the 3 hotel pedestrian skybridges.
OCCC West Concourse Hall WA–WF & Dock Engineering Plan
1,103,538 contiguous net sq. ft., 30'–40' ceilings, 97 loading docks, and direct skybridge landings from Hyatt Regency and Rosen Centre.
OCCC North / South Concourse 40-Ft Clear-Span CAD Blueprint
950,282 net sq. ft. with uniform 40' 0" ceilings, 400 psf floor loads, 76 dock bays, and covered walkway to Hilton Orlando.
Destination Parkway Freight Marshaling & Surface Parking Map
Open-air surface parking accommodating oversized Sprinter and cargo vans ($20 standard / $30 oversized) plus 5-minute marshaling yard.
Local Orlando Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Gaylord Palms Orlando)
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Audio Visual & LED Rentals
Save 45%–70% vs. in-house hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals
Custom Exhibit & Booth Builders
Save 35%–50% via local EAC custom booth builders & turnkey I&D crews
Trade Show Freight, Crate Storage & Sprinters
Direct advance-warehouse freight, crate storage & executive Sprinter shuttle loops
Rush Large-Format Print, Banners & Swag
Same-day 24hr corridor tension fabric backdrops, retractable banners & promo kits
Booth Staffing, Brand Ambassadors & Interpreters
Local W-2 badge scanners, technical interpreters & hospitality hosts (zero airfare)
DMC, VIP Buyouts & Executive Catering
Turnkey VIP reception buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & hospitality suites
Ask Anything About Gaylord Palms Orlando Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center operates under a Right-to-Work State structure in Orlando, FL. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center operates in a Right-to-Work State environment; exhibitors may hand-carry personal display items in one trip via main public doors while crated freight routes through marshaled convention docks. Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Florida Metro OEWS Benchmark (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.60/hr for carpenters, $27.95/hr for electricians, and $27.80/hr for AV technicians.
In Orlando, FL (ZIP 32819), the combined retail sales tax rate is 6.5% (6.0% state + 0.5% local). Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026-08), the FL commercial electricity average is 11.95¢/kWh.
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